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                      The Rock carvings at Alta are part of an archaeological site near the town
                      of Alta in the county of Finnmark in northern Norway.

Alta Petroglyphs

The first petroglyph at this site was not discovered until 1972 because they were overgrown by moss and lichens.

Since then over 5000 petroglyphs have been discovered in this area and the plants obscuring them have been carefully removed.

The site was placed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites on 3 December 1985. It is Norway's only prehistoric World Heritage Site.
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Researchers believe that the carvings were made with quartzite chisels and a red ochre paint added to enhance their appearance. Recent restoration work has added the red paint onto only those carvings that are used for public display. The images trace the introduction of tools into the local culture and depict daily activities.



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